INTO THE WOODS
Grounded, mysterious, and seductive, make a powerful impression wherever you are.
1.BEST SPRING/ SUMMER SCENT
Louis Vuitton Le Jour Se Lève EDP, RM990 (100ml) Louis Vuitton’s latest fragrance, Le Jour Se Lève, translates to “the day begins”. By employing his favourite ingredient, the mandarin, which conveys optimism and freshness, as well as jasmine sambac and blackcurrant accord, Jacques Ca val lier Belle trudh as imagined how the first breath of dawn smells like. “I can almost feel this beautiful floral scent absorbing the culture and life of Paris. It’s a celebration of Parisian chic!” – Shireen Kandiah
2.BEST BUSINESS SCENT
Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men EDP, RM345 (50ml) With a body as sleek as a tailored suit and a glossy black cap fashioned from metal, the Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men is as elegant as its well-designed bottle. Reflecting the charisma and playful charm of the Italian label’s representation of a man, the eau de parfum features smokey tobacco and spices such as coriander, basil, cardamom, and ginger. This ultramodern yet classic scent is here to stay.
3.THE CHICEST SCENT
Narciso Rodriguez For Her EDT, RM360 (50ml) The first fragrance of the brand Narciso Rodgriguez, For Her EDT is a scent built on warmth and mystery. A dedication to all women, it features Egyptian musk at the heart, and surrounded by orange, osmanthus, and amber. A carnal and lustful composition, it also speaks to a woman who is unafraid of her sexuality. Mist this on for a special night out with your partner and this subtle suggestion might lead to an intensely wild night.
4.BEST MODERN CLASSIC SCENT
Giorgio Armani Aqua Di Giò Absolu EDP, RM260 (40ml) Onto its third chapter, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu embraces the relationship between man and nature, which emphasises the harmonious blend between the essence of water and wood. Designed for a man of wisdom and with conscious sensibility, perfumer Alberto Morillas employed marine notes and patchouli sourced from Guatemala to reveal a multifaceted fragrance that smells fresh and sensual while highlighting the timeless masculinity of a man.
5.MOST SENSUAL FRAGRANCE
Tom Ford Oud Wood EDP, RM980 (50ml) “This is the scent that reminds me of my life in Saudi Arabia. Mysterious and provocative, it uses one of the rarest ingredients available to perfumers, oud, on top of exotic wood and cardamom. There is a depth in this scent that I adore, and this is my liquid gold—luxurious, exotica, sensual, and totally intoxicating.” – Shireen Kandiah
6.BEST MEN’S FASHION FRAGRANCE
Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Homme EDT, RM374 (90ml) A contemplative perfume, Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Homme is composed of four key ingredients: wood leather, golden wood, patchouli, and vetiver. A special collaboration between Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s creative director, and master perfumer Alberto Morillas, its singular fragrance structure ensures the scent remains unchanged on one’s skin from day to night.
7.BEST INTERIOR SCENT
Diptyque Roses Hourglass Diffuser, RM789 (75ml) Designed to diffuse its fragrance slowly and elegantly, Diptyque Roses Hourglass Diffuser is an ode to the queen of flowers, a bouquet of freshly picked roses that invites one to a scented escape with each diffusion cycle. “I’ve never been a fan of rose scents but this diffuser is a wonderful interior scent. There is something whimsically elegant in its subtle notes, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this to transform my home’s aroma.” – Elizabeth Lee Yong
8.BEST UNISEX SCENT
Diptyque Tempo EDP, RM695 (75ml) Launched on its 50th anniversary, Diptyque’s Tempo is composed by perfumer Olivier Pescheux and pays tribute to the hippie era. Green with a touch of camphoric notes and laced with animalistic qualities brought on by the bouquet of sage and ambrofix, Tempo evokes an air of tranquility and also a raw power that will set the pace in everything that you do.
“There is a depth in this scent that I adore, and this is my liquid gold—luxurious, exotica, sensual, and totally intoxicating.” – Shireen Kandiah